Dan Krawczyk of Three Rivers Supply Company recently sent a letter to all of his customers explaining a new regulation created by the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) that affects nearly all trim shops on the East Coast. Shops that don't adhere to the new regulation may face legal penalties. … [Read more...] about Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
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Richie Rich Wrecks Phantom’s Interior
Two "Hall of Shame" posts in a single week? I wish it wasn't so - but how else would you categorize the following story? According to local reports in Adelaide, Australia, some bonehead left the top down on his Rolls-Royce Phantom as he ran into a nearby cafe to escape the rain - causing up to $100,000 in damage to its interior. … [Read more...] about Richie Rich Wrecks Phantom’s Interior
10 Questions for Trimmer Tracy Weaver
We're excited to present to you the second installment in our "10 Questions" series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. Tracy Weaver of Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors in Plattsmouth, Nebraska is all three. A trendsetter in the … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Tracy Weaver
Con-artists Give Auto Trim a Bad Wrap
No blog is complete without a bit of scandal - which is why we're introducing a new article category: "Hall of Shame". While we hope our industry doesn't produce enough news for us to regularly update this series, rest assure that when it does, we'll feature it here. Case in point: auto trimmers/con-artists Joseph and Jennie Fusco … [Read more...] about Con-artists Give Auto Trim a Bad Wrap
Software That Replaces Auto Trimmers
The way car companies manufacture car seats and seat covers is becoming increasingly complex. Gone are the days when automakers hired professional fabricators and upholsterers to design, pattern and sew vehicle seat covers. Today, all a company needs is an engineer and a computer. Case in point: Vistagy - a leading provider of specialized engineering software that's … [Read more...] about Software That Replaces Auto Trimmers
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